National Vessel Documentation Center Have you been looking for a “one stop shop” for vessel documentation? Does it feel like when you go to a so-called “National Vessel Documentation Center” they only have a few of the forms that you would associate with a “center?” A site that says it has “documentation” should, well, have…
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Important Details of the USCG License Renewal Application
Getting a license for a ship is the kickstart for a career at sea. It’s the key to open doors for the kind of jobs you’ve been dreaming with. It’s necessary to gather a group of skills, training and experience at seas in order to achieve this. You must also be aware of all the…
The Best Way to Work with the USCG National Documentation Center
We have all heard nightmare stories from family, friends, and co-workers whenever someone has to deal with a government agency. Whether it is a federal department, a state one, or part of your local government, you are, invariably, going to end up waiting in line, going back and forth several times, making mistakes, and getting…
USCG Vessel Documentation From A to Z
Does acquiring USCG vessel documentation seem complicated, or at least more complicated than it should be? Even though you know you have to get your vessel documented, have you found yourself putting it off? That’s perfectly understandable. As busy as we all are, it’s not always easy to carve out space in the day to…
Nothing Abstract About Needing an Abstract of Title
As of this writing, it’s a good time to buy a boat. The weather’s getting nicer, summer is almost here, and there are plenty of great boats on the market. However, with so many deals around, there are some pretty bad ones too. The last thing anyone wants is to go through the entire process…
What Is A USCG Documented Vessel?
What Is A USCG Documented Vessel? A documented vessel is registered by the US Coast Guard (USCG), instead of numbering it by the state. But not all vessels are required for USCG documentation. Vessels that are five net tons or over can be documented. However, commercial vessels with five net tons and over are subject…
Coast Guard Form 1258: Where it All Starts
Every journey has a beginning. When you go out on your vessel, you could say the trip begins when you make that walk down the pier, when you get on the boat, or when you cast off from the dock itself. When it comes to vessel documentation, for many vessel owners, the journey begins with…
Holding Onto a Documented Vessel Number When Disaster Strikes
Has something gone awry and you aren’t sure which form of vessel documentation you need to help make it right? Does it seem like you need a vessel documentation form, right now, but you don’t know where to find it (or even which ones to complete?) We designed our site around many ideas, not the…
Steps to Follow to Acquire Your Cruising Permit
Foreign-flagged boats and other types of recreational vessels that come from different countries need to apply for a cruising permit. This Boat Documentation must have mutual arrangements with the US. Upon issuance of this permit, the captain of the vessel gets exempted from having to: File manifestos, acquire permits or accomplish any related entry or…
Coast Guard Registration and More With No Choppy Seas
Sometimes, being out on the water when the waves are high is good. That’s true if you’re surfing or if you’re out with friends and family while dragging some kind of fun inflatable behind your boat. However, often rough seas are just that: rough. They can make it difficult to hold your course, even presenting…